April 07, 2013, 7:00AM

Featured Flashbacks One of Stan's favorite columns: My mind was immersed in thought, trying to make sense of the complex instructions for filling out City of Grand Rapids income tax forms. "Stan," my wife interrupted. "Something's wrong with the freezer. You'd better come and take a look at this." My mind can have trouble shifting gears at a moment's... Full story »

August 19, 2012, 7:00AM

Featured Flashbacks One of Stan's favorite columns: A hot summer day was drawing to a close. We fired up the electric range for dinner -- noodles boiling in one pot, spaghetti sauce in another, steamed broccoli in the third and a tray of garlic bread under the broiler in the oven. Our older son was busy making a salad... Full story »

August 12, 2012, 7:00AM

Featured flashbacks One of Stan's favorite columns: My family had been sparing me the bad news until after dinner. "Did you see the sign?" my younger son said. "What sign?" "The one on the kitchen faucet." There on the spout was a bright pink StickyNote that read: "Do not use!" The single-handle faucet had been dripping steadily for months. Then... Full story »

March 11, 2012, 7:00AM

Featured Flashbacks One of Stan's favorite columns: My mind was immersed in thought, trying to make sense of the complex instructions for filling out City of Grand Rapids income tax forms. "Stan," my wife interrupted. "Something's wrong with the freezer. You'd better come and take a look at this." My mind can have trouble shifting gears at a moment's notice.... Full story »